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BG51 KGY

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 KGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 129,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside sill damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2013 129,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside sill damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2012 123,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 112,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 102,886 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 102,886 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 90,176 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Jun 2009 90,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 80,023 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 80,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 75,525 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 75,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2006 63,963 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 63,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 50,651 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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BG51 KGY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG51 KGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG51 KGY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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